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Definition of Approval
1. Noun. The formal act of approving. "His decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
Exact synonyms: Approving, Blessing
Specialized synonyms: Acceptance, Acceptation, Adoption, Espousal, Backing, Backup, Championship, Patronage, Admiration, Appreciation, Reinforcement, Reward
Generic synonyms: Support
Derivative terms: Approbate, Approve
Antonyms: Disapproval
Specialized synonyms: Acceptance, Acceptation, Adoption, Espousal, Backing, Backup, Championship, Patronage, Admiration, Appreciation, Reinforcement, Reward
Generic synonyms: Support
Derivative terms: Approbate, Approve
Antonyms: Disapproval
2. Noun. A feeling of liking something or someone good. "Although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval"
Generic synonyms: Liking
Specialized synonyms: Favor, Favour, Approbation
Derivative terms: Approve
Antonyms: Disapproval
Specialized synonyms: Favor, Favour, Approbation
Derivative terms: Approve
Antonyms: Disapproval
3. Noun. Acceptance as satisfactory. "He bought it on approval"
Exact synonyms: Favorable Reception, Favourable Reception
Generic synonyms: Acceptance
Specialized synonyms: Appro
Derivative terms: Approbate
Generic synonyms: Acceptance
Specialized synonyms: Appro
Derivative terms: Approbate
4. Noun. A message expressing a favorable opinion. "Words of approval seldom passed his lips"
Exact synonyms: Commendation
Generic synonyms: Content, Message, Subject Matter, Substance
Specialized synonyms: Approbation, Countenance, Endorsement, Imprimatur, Indorsement, Sanction, Warrant, Credit, Recognition, Connivance, Secret Approval, Tacit Consent, Permission, Encouragement, Acclaim, Acclamation, Eclat, Plaudit, Plaudits, Applause, Clapping, Hand Clapping, Cheer, Congratulations, Extolment, Kudos, Praise, Testimonial, Tribute
Derivative terms: Approbate, Commend, Commend, Commend
Antonyms: Disapproval
Generic synonyms: Content, Message, Subject Matter, Substance
Specialized synonyms: Approbation, Countenance, Endorsement, Imprimatur, Indorsement, Sanction, Warrant, Credit, Recognition, Connivance, Secret Approval, Tacit Consent, Permission, Encouragement, Acclaim, Acclamation, Eclat, Plaudit, Plaudits, Applause, Clapping, Hand Clapping, Cheer, Congratulations, Extolment, Kudos, Praise, Testimonial, Tribute
Derivative terms: Approbate, Commend, Commend, Commend
Antonyms: Disapproval
Definition of Approval
1. n. Approbation; sanction.
Definition of Approval
1. the act of approving [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Approval
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